The teenage years are like no other time in a person’s life. They are full of change, growth, new experiences, and powerful emotions. For some young people, it also means developing depression and needing professional help. It can be difficult for any parent to know when their child has crossed the line from the moody […]
Parents want their children to enjoy good physical health, but they also focus on making sure they have good mental health. When a teenager experiences a mental health disorder, what is the best approach to helping them? In today’s age of modern technology, several mental health apps for teens are available. New View Wellness in […]
In today’s world, social media is king for many people but holds a special level of importance for teenagers. Parents often struggle to divert their teens from spending all day glued to Instagram, TikTok, and other sites that attract millions of adolescents daily. What some parents may wonder about is if there are negative effects […]
Living with bipolar disorder can make many aspects of a person’s life difficult. Often, the person who has it and those around them recognize that something is wrong and can even put a name to it. When someone has high-functioning bipolar disorder, they may not realize what’s wrong. They also become so adept at covering […]
Every parent has a dream for their teenager and that includes that they enjoy good mental health. When it becomes clear that their child has developed a mental health disorder, moms and dads want to spring into action. But what if their child will not cooperate in seeking help? Can a teenager refuse mental health […]
The phrase “I need to take a mental health day off work” has become popularized, but what if you suspect you are dealing with a situation that takes longer than that? When someone experiences a mental health crisis, they should take it seriously and seek appropriate help. New View Wellness in Atlanta offers evidence-based care […]
Do you have both a mental health disorder and a problem abusing drugs or alcohol? You may have heard two different names for this condition and wondered, “What is the difference between dual diagnosis vs co-occurring disorders?” Regardless of which name you use, living with this condition drastically impacts how well a person does when […]
Do you think of yourself as someone who always has trouble being in a good mood or feeling positive? If feeling depressed, even on a low level, is your usual setting, you may have signs of high-functioning depression. New View Wellness in Atlanta understands how this mental health disorder can affect the everyday life of […]
When parents and children enjoy a healthy relationship, it usually involves the parent doing the giving and nurturing and the child receiving this support and care. This allows the young person to enjoy being a child without being placed in an unnecessary role of caretaking someone else. Unfortunately, many families experience parentification, which involves a […]
When someone faces a challenge to having good mental health, they know that taking a prescription medication is always an option worth exploring. They may have heard about lithium and wondered if it could help improve their symptoms. People also want to make sure they fully understand the possible risks of taking prescription medications. For […]